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What is a volt best compared to in a hydraulic system?
What is a volt best compared to in a hydraulic system?
All materials conduct electricity equally well.
All materials conduct electricity equally well.
False
What is the function of a generator?
What is the function of a generator?
To convert mechanical energy into electrical energy.
Cells are the basic structural and functional units of ______.
Cells are the basic structural and functional units of ______.
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Which of the following substances is a semiconductor?
Which of the following substances is a semiconductor?
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Match the following batteries with their voltages:
Match the following batteries with their voltages:
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The first individual cells were observed by Anton van Leeuwenhoek.
The first individual cells were observed by Anton van Leeuwenhoek.
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What drives the generator in a power station?
What drives the generator in a power station?
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What is one major attraction of solar energy technology in the Caribbean?
What is one major attraction of solar energy technology in the Caribbean?
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Solar energy technologies negatively impact the environment.
Solar energy technologies negatively impact the environment.
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What is the primary benefit of using seawater in marine fish farms?
What is the primary benefit of using seawater in marine fish farms?
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What is the purpose of the flat plate collector in solar water heaters?
What is the purpose of the flat plate collector in solar water heaters?
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The Caribbean has made significant progress in utilizing OTEC technology.
The Caribbean has made significant progress in utilizing OTEC technology.
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The solar water heater industry in Barbados began in the __________.
The solar water heater industry in Barbados began in the __________.
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Match the applications of solar energy technology with their descriptions:
Match the applications of solar energy technology with their descriptions:
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What are three reasons for using solar energy in the Caribbean?
What are three reasons for using solar energy in the Caribbean?
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OTEC stands for ______.
OTEC stands for ______.
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What happens to the water in a solar water heater's pipes as it passes through the flat plate collector?
What happens to the water in a solar water heater's pipes as it passes through the flat plate collector?
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Solar energy becomes expensive after initial installation costs.
Solar energy becomes expensive after initial installation costs.
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Match the alternative energy method with its description:
Match the alternative energy method with its description:
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What is the role of the insulated storage tanks in solar water heating?
What is the role of the insulated storage tanks in solar water heating?
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Which step is NOT part of producing electricity by a wind turbine?
Which step is NOT part of producing electricity by a wind turbine?
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What is one critical limitation of adopting alternative energy sources?
What is one critical limitation of adopting alternative energy sources?
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Photovoltaic cells are widely used for energy production on a large scale.
Photovoltaic cells are widely used for energy production on a large scale.
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What is released when uranium nuclei are split through the process of nuclear fission?
What is released when uranium nuclei are split through the process of nuclear fission?
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An atomic bomb results from a controlled nuclear fission process.
An atomic bomb results from a controlled nuclear fission process.
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What unit is power measured in?
What unit is power measured in?
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Energy from nuclear fission can be harnessed to produce _________.
Energy from nuclear fission can be harnessed to produce _________.
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Match the following energy sources with their descriptions:
Match the following energy sources with their descriptions:
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How much energy does one kilogram of uranium release compared to coal?
How much energy does one kilogram of uranium release compared to coal?
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Power is defined as the rate of doing work.
Power is defined as the rate of doing work.
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What does the law of conservation of mass-energy state?
What does the law of conservation of mass-energy state?
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Which form of energy is defined as the energy of moving bodies?
Which form of energy is defined as the energy of moving bodies?
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Aluminum is primarily manufactured in the Caribbean.
Aluminum is primarily manufactured in the Caribbean.
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What are the environmental problems caused by bauxite mining and refining?
What are the environmental problems caused by bauxite mining and refining?
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Energy is the ability to do ______.
Energy is the ability to do ______.
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Which of the following is NOT a product of crude oil?
Which of the following is NOT a product of crude oil?
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Match the following energy sources with their categories:
Match the following energy sources with their categories:
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What efforts can hotels implement to conserve energy?
What efforts can hotels implement to conserve energy?
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Renewable energy sources are those that are finite and cannot be replenished.
Renewable energy sources are those that are finite and cannot be replenished.
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What is the main product obtained from alumina through electrolysis?
What is the main product obtained from alumina through electrolysis?
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The production of aluminium is now highly profitable in Jamaica due to low electrical energy costs.
The production of aluminium is now highly profitable in Jamaica due to low electrical energy costs.
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What waste product is formed during the mining of bauxite that poses environmental hazards?
What waste product is formed during the mining of bauxite that poses environmental hazards?
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Efforts are made in Jamaica to conserve the environment by reclaiming and _______ mined-out bauxite lands.
Efforts are made in Jamaica to conserve the environment by reclaiming and _______ mined-out bauxite lands.
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Which of the following is a primary consequence of mining bauxite in Jamaica?
Which of the following is a primary consequence of mining bauxite in Jamaica?
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Name one country that has become a competitive producer of alumina in recent years.
Name one country that has become a competitive producer of alumina in recent years.
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Match the following consequences with their descriptions:
Match the following consequences with their descriptions:
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The second largest exporter of alumina in the world in the 1970s was _______.
The second largest exporter of alumina in the world in the 1970s was _______.
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Study Notes
Module Two: The Impact of Science on Society
- This module examines various ways science impacts modern society, including energy production, health, information technology, and biological/biotechnological research.
- Daily activities rely on energy, directly or indirectly.
- Industries within the Caribbean heavily depend on energy.
- High energy costs affect regional economies and the physical environment.
- Good health and food supply are fundamental to society’s productivity and well-being.
- Current research pushes the boundaries of knowledge concerning life, its conditions, and management.
- Ethical issues arising from this research must be carefully considered.
- Information technology significantly influences societal organization and communication.
- The Caribbean is no exception; daily interaction with the rest of the world through the internet, cell phones, and cable TV is commonplace.
- Understanding the key principles of information technology is important.
Unit 1: Basic Scientific Concepts
- Matter is composed of small particles, which can be atoms, molecules, or ions.
- The atom is the fundamental unit of matter.
- Atoms are made up of electrons, protons and neutrons.
- Electrons have a negative charge, protons are positive and neutrons have no charge.
- Atoms bond together to form molecules. The way atoms bond, how many atoms are involved, and the resulting arrangement in molecules determine the properties of the compound.
- Nuclear reactions release significant energy. The energy can be harnessed in controlled ways, e.g. nuclear power plants or in uncontrolled ways, e.g. atomic bombs.
Unit 2: Energy Production and Use
- Energy is the ability to do work. It exists in various forms, e.g., kinetic, potential, thermal, and nuclear.
- Kinetic energy describes a body's energy due to its speed of motion.
- Potential energy is a body's stored energy.
- Thermal energy is related to heat.
- Nuclear energy is related to the atomic nucleus.
- Non-renewable energy sources include crude oil, natural gas, and coal. These are finite resources and their use has implications for the future.
- Renewable sources include the sun, wind, and ocean tides. These are continuously replenished.
Unit 2: Energy Production and Use (Continued)
- Coal, a fossil fuel, is obtained from plant materials compressed deep in the earth over time. Coal is used to generate electricity and for other applications.
- Refining crude oil separates simpler mixtures from complex hydrocarbon mixtures to produce usable products (e.g., gasoline, kerosene, and heating oil). These products differ based from their boiling points.
- Large quantities of natural gas are found in many parts of the world. It is an important alternative energy source and it can be stored as liquid form as a mean to transport the energy to places in demand.
Unit 2: Energy Production and Use (Continued)
- Fossil fuels, while useful, produce pollutants like carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide, and are therefore harming the atmosphere.
- Conserving energy and exploring alternative energy sources are paramount to the sustainable development of Caribbean nations.
- Solar power, wind power, and ocean thermal energy conversion are examples of renewable energy sources.
Unit 3, Unit 4, Unit 5, Unit 6 (and others)
- The remaining unit summaries in the document are not provided, this section can be completed based on the given information.
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This quiz explores the profound effects of science on contemporary society, encompassing areas such as energy production, health, and information technology. It highlights the Caribbean's unique challenges and developments in these fields, while also addressing the ethical implications of scientific research. Test your understanding of how these elements intertwine.
